Meryl Streep has been Oscar nominated for the 17th time for her work in The Iron Lady. Here's a look at her various nominations. Actually, that might not be entirely true, but what we can say for sure is that it loves nominating Meryl Streep. The most fr

In collaboration with Rotten Tomatoes and its parent company, Flixster, The Chronicle presents the critical consensus of Reese Witherspoon's best-reviewed films. His latest film, "This Means War," is at Bay Area theaters. (The figure listed is the percen

In March, Drew Barrymore will join Osborne as an “Essentials” co-host, a choice that may seem surprising to some viewers, but Tabesh says, “She’s exactly the kind of person we want. She’s got a lineage and connection to classic Hollywood and the knowledg

When Robert Benton presented Alexander Payne with a best adapted screenplay award for “The Descendants” at the National Board of Review honors this week, Payne — and the night’s best actor winner, George Clooney — were no doubt hoping Benton’s Oscar luck

BERLIN -- The Berlin Film Festival is honoring Meryl Streep this year with a homage and honorary Golden Bear. "We are delighted to be able to award the honorary Golden Bear to such a terrific artist and world star," said Berlinale topper Dieter Kosslick.

As the 1960’s faded and the 1970’s rolled in, a new aura of social change was solidified into the era. The backdrop might have been Vietnam and economic challenges, but the United States also enjoyed a rush of eclectic creativity. Music trends gave way